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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
1
The column laments shrinking home circles as leisure moves to golf, bridge, parks, and games. It notes Roosevelt and Walker’s political clash and Hoover's nomination speech, then argues taxpayers could suspend some road projects to ease local burdens while still preserving key routes.
The baseball umpire faces frequent criticism over minor points and close plays. The writer argues umpires are fair, impartial, and strive to call games squarely, though mistakes occur. Sympathy is due more than blame for those enforcing the sport's rules.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Boston Braves in a 19 inning marathon that ended 2 to 2 after a stubborn battle. The game consumed most of the afternoon with a late chance in the 14th when bases loaded and two outs but the final inning kept the outcome in doubt.
The piece argues the religious spirit shapes laws on Sunday amusements, noting Pella rejected a Sunday movie vote after only 235 signatures while Knoxville embraced Sunday shows. It contends Holland Sunday worship traditions influenced votes and reflects on whether faith delays or enables proceeding with cinema on Sundays.
The Chronicle refrains from editorializing while reporting the Farmers' Holiday dispute. It notes deep distress among farmers and laborers amid record low farm prices, scarce credit, and widespread unemployment affecting eleven million people and their families.
The speech highlights farmers as a large class essential to the food supply. It argues a fair and square deal to farmers is necessary, warning it would be un American and un Christian to deny them. The Farmers' Holiday is described as a stand against ongoing economic wrongs, with credit given for good intentions.
Editors note the emphatic majority favor Sunday films in Knoxville, arguing life will proceed as usual with church attendance and community life unchanged. They urge readers to introspect on whether repeal of prohibition truly improves society or merely enables drinking and its consequences.
A reflective excerpt notes that sensational verbs like lash es and flags aim for snappy headlines but render statements dangerously partisan. It argues the American public grows fed up with biased reporting and the press’s attempts to shape opinion.
President Hoover in his acceptances speech last Thursday evening endorsed the Republican platform including the modification of the prohibition law to turn the liquor problem back to the individual states. The piece notes no guaranteed solution and argues past attempts failed as dry states could not enforce laws against neighboring wet states.
The Tribune recalls Loren Talbott's Chicago report arguing against repeal cheer by Iowa Democrats. It questions motives behind supporting repeal and condemns cheering as a sign of moral compromise amid Prohibition policy, highlighting the need for sober, principled discussion among citizens.
The Milton Herald notes praise from Louis Murphy for Hoover's acceptance speech as an admirable presentation of the administration viewpoint. It contrasts with Senator Dickinson's vituperative telegrams to Governor Roosevelt, exposing a split in Democratic reaction and signaling partisan tensions in the presidential race.
Newspaper men praise Franklin D Roosevelt as unassuming and wide minded after their Chicago nomination. They note his breadth of vision and grasp of affairs. His proven executive record in New York and economical approach bolster expectations for the White House. The farther from Chicago, the clearer the Roosevelt wisdom appears.
A Chariton Leader dispatch reports Democrats accused of ignoring labor while Labor Headquarters cites unemployment rising by six hundred thousand since June 1 and projected to reach thirteen million by January 1. The figures imply labor may favor Roosevelt over continuation of present conditions.
This Week in Pella features playful jests about Stamps ball, kitten ball, and local residents. Vignettes include Carl Clark earning a joke title, double plays prompting laughter, and quips about Hippy Gezel and petticoats, with recollections of Rev. Goul ooze and school pranks.
A collection of quirky local vignettes describes rough golf tactics, a dislocated shirt, a pool hall hiccup, nose ring antics, croquet yard rivalries, checkerboard chatter, and melon sellers. The editor notes recurring mistakes in his weekly paper and jokes about misprints and mix ups across the community.
The item traces Flight O'Tyme from the Chronicle dated 1912 and 1922, noting its aviation and cultural context. The entry links archival moments across decades, highlighting evolving themes in early 20th century flight and public interest.
Ten years ago Chronicle items note Pella’s 75th anniversary events planned for September 5 to 7. Other items mention Henry Ford plant coal shortages affecting operations, a car collision injuring Mrs John Kool, President Wilson disputing with Ku Klux Klan leaders in Texas, Cream at 28 cents, a newborn to Mr and Mrs Peter Langstraat, tire bursts from a collision at Main and Franklin, and the death of Mrs Johanna Van Genderen aged 85.
About seventy people helped Mrs. K yer Steeg celebrate her 77th birthday. Myer De Heer, 63, died at his home in this city. Mrs. Gerard Nollen died in Chicago. The Competine creek bridge was replaced with a concrete span. An auto with Mr and Mrs Joe Slatter and son and W W Sloan was struck by a train at the 6 mile crossing with no injuries. Lou De Vries and Arie Van Dus seldorp bought new motorcycles. Mr and Mrs John W Den Hartog hosted a moonlit party for five west of town.
Town women plan a statewide exposition August 24 to September 2 linked to the 1932 Iowa State Fair. Features include 29 farm and home exhibit groups, a culinary contest with prizes totaling 982 dollars, baby health contest, home crafts show, Iowa Art Salon, Little Theater, bicentennial programs, PTA conferences, music club programs, and numerous activities across two exposition buildings drawing over 200 000 town women and participants.
Two hunters chased a wild cat to a clearing and watched it dash through a cabin window as a woman's voice had just been heard inside. Outside, the husband remained calm, telling the other hunter to hurry as the cat fled, remarking he had no use for the critters and would not help it.
A historical discussion argues that Prohibition and government control are two methods to curb the liquor trade. It notes vast saloon networks and large profits tied to pushing drink, with Canada cited as an example where government activity acts as a sales agent for producers. The piece critiques ongoing financial interests in liquor.
The speaker explains staying beside a wounded comrade to witness grace and endure shared hardship. He stays to bear witness, offer support, and remain near faithful companions until a higher call permits departure toward a brighter, divine end. The piece blends religious conviction with military imagery to justify continued presence.
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